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United States Rick Trevino is an American country music artist, known for blending traditional country with Tejano and Latin influences, creating a unique sound.
Rick Trevino signed with Columbia Nashville in 1993, beginning his professional music career. This partnership led to the release of his debut single 'Just Enough Rope' and several successful albums, including 'Dos Mundos' and his self-titled English album.
After being discovered by a Sony label representative in 1991, Rick Trevino signed with Sony. He later released multiple albums under Columbia Records, a subsidiary of Sony, which included his gold-certified debut 'Dos Mundos' and 'Rick Trevino'.
Rick Trevino released his Spanish-language album 'Mi Son' through Vanguard Records on January 23, 2001.
Rick Trevino signed with Warner Brothers, leading to the release of his album 'In My Dreams' in 2003 and 'Whole Town Blue' in 2011.
Rick Trevino collaborated with Los Lobos on the single 'Wasted Days and Wasted Nights', released in 2010. This collaboration highlights his ability to work across genres and with other established artists.
Rick Trevino collaborated with Tejano music legend Flaco Jimenez on the song and music video 'I Am a Mexican' in 2018.
Rick Trevino collaborated with Raul Malo, frontman of the country band The Mavericks, during the production of the second Los Super Seven album, which helped lead to his contract with Warner Brothers.
Ricardo Treviño Jr., known professionally as Rick Trevino, was born on May 16, 1971, in Houston, Texas. He began his musical training with piano lessons at age five and also plays rhythm guitar and keyboards. After graduating from Westwood High School in Austin, Texas, Trevino initially considered a baseball scholarship before deciding to pursue music at Texas A&M University. While in college, he played in various bands, including a George Strait-influenced country group named Bandera. His talent was discovered by a Sony label representative in December 1991, leading to a record deal with Sony.
Trevino signed with Columbia Nashville in 1993, marking the beginning of his professional career. That same year, he released his debut single, “Just Enough Rope,” which was notable for being the first mainstream country music single to feature separate English and Spanish versions. This dual-language approach was also present in his debut album, “Dos Mundos,” which was certified gold. His self-titled English album, released in 1994, also achieved gold status and featured successful singles like “She Can’t Say I Didn’t Cry” and “Doctor Time.” Throughout his career, Trevino has released seven studio albums and charted fourteen singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. His highest-charting single, “Running Out of Reasons to Run,” reached number one in 1996.
Beyond his solo work, Trevino became part of the supergroup Los Super Seven in the late 1990s, collaborating with other Mexican-American singers, including members of Los Lobos, Freddy Fender, and Flaco Jimenez. This group earned a Grammy Award in 1998 for Best Mexican-American Music Performance for their debut album. Trevino continued to evolve his sound, exploring collaborations and releasing diverse projects, including the Spanish-language album “Mi Son.” His ability to blend genres and perform in both English and Spanish has defined his career, establishing him as a significant figure in country and Tejano music.
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